Moderate riskCPSC
Member's Mark 7' pre-lit twinkling buck recalled for burn hazard
The wires in this decorative light-up buck can be connected incorrectly at the factory, causing a resistor to overheat. This creates a risk of burns or fire. The company has received five reports of smoke and burning smells.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the decoration immediately.
- Find model number 990404199 on the cord tag near the plug or on the box to confirm you have the recalled item.
- Contact Seasonal Specialties for a free refund or repair kit with corrected wiring instructions and warning labels.
- Do not plug in or use the decoration until it is repaired or replaced.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Members Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck
- Sold at
- Online at SamsClub.com from August 2025 through December 2025 for about $170.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,460
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received five reports of smoke and a burning smell. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- Seasonal Specialties toll-free at 800-353-3116 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at buckrecall@seasonalspecialties.com or online at www.seasonalspecialties.com/Buck_Recall.html or www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26394
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves the 7-foot Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck sold under the Member's Mark brand name. It has warm white colored LED lights and a control box for the lights. The recalled model number 990404199 is printed on the cord tag near the adaptor wall plug and on the packaging.
- Hazard
- If the wires are connected incorrectly, the current limiting resistor can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the Members Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck immediately and contact Seasonal Specialties to request either a full refund or a repair kit. The repair kit includes new instructions on how to connect the wires, color-coded wire labels and a cord tag warning sticker.